Whitehaven finds new head football coach
Whitehaven High has reached back into its football past for the man who will lead its immediate future.
Topic: High School football
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March 2026
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February 2026
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Prep, state, Super Bowl champ to coach at Melrose
The former star quarterback led the Golden Wildcats to a state championship in 1996. Also, Ed Murphey Classic is hosting a track and field coaches clinic Sunday at Southwind High.
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ECS hires South Gibson coach to lead football program
The South Gibson coach Ben Johnson posted a 29-19 record throughout four seasons and led the Hornets to the Class 4A playoffs each year.
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Super Bowl MVP Walker hasn’t changed much since Arlington High days
Super Bowl MVP the same quiet, hard worker he was in high school.
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These Memphis-area high school football players made it to the Super Bowl
Several from the Mid-South have been center stage at the Big Game, starting with the very first one.
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Former Arlington High standout 'just really wants to win the Super Bowl'
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January 2026
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High school football transfer tracker: Some big names on the move for 2026
A Mr. Football runner-up, a couple of talented running backs and a massive offensive lineman are among the players who will have new high schools in 2026.
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TSWA All-State Division 2 football team announced
Local players from TRA, Lausanne, Briarcrest and CBHS were selected to the Tennessee Sports Writers Association’s all-state football team.
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Varlas: Whitehaven will always be a part of Rodney Saulsberry
A two-time state champion is headed for a new job with the Memphis Tigers. But his impact on high school football — and his community in particular — will be long felt.
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Whitehaven High football coach Saulsberry stepping down
While Rodney Saulsberry didn’t comment directly on his next move, he said said there’s a “strong possibility” he would be joining coach Charles Huff’s staff with the Memphis Tigers.
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December 2025
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Daily Memphian postseason football awards: Southwind duo claims offensive, defensive honors
Lausanne linebacker Huntsman is the top freshman, while Middle College’s Staples claims Coach of the Year.
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Division 2-AA West all-region football team announced
Standouts from ECS, Lausanne, Northpoint, St. Benedict and St. George’s honored by the league’s coaches.
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Blue team ends losing skid in AutoZone Liberty Bowl High School All-Star game
Mr. Football winner Kelvin Perkins is named MVP — throws two touchdown passes and runs for one in annual match at Stokes-Alston Stadium at Memphis University School.
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Division 2-AAA West all-region football team announced
Standouts from Brentwood Academy, Briarcrest, CBHS, Father Ryan, Lipscomb Academy and MUS were honored by the league’s coaches.
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Division 2-A West all-region football team announced
Standouts from FACS, Fayette Academy, Harding, Jackson Christian, Jackson Trinity Christian, Tipton-Rosemark and University School of Jackson honored by the league’s coaches.
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Southwind football standout wins statewide honor
Southwind High’s record-setting senior quarterback is the only player in Shelby-Metro history to win the Mr. Football award in two different classifications.
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5 Memphis-area players named Mr. Football finalists
Standouts from Fairley, Melrose, Munford, Southwind and Tipton-Rosemark are headed to Nashville on Dec. 9.
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All-region 8-2A football team announced
Standouts from Bluff City, Fairley, Hillcrest, MASE, Memphis Business Academy, Mitchell, Sheffield and Trezevant honored by the league’s coaches.
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Ten years ago, Trezevant football won a title — and shook up the status quo
Teli White busted stereotypes and won over believers while taking Trezevant to its first title.
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Dreams come true on national signing day
Former soccer player Djidjou Bah headed to Wisconsin to play football as part of a big class at Germantown High. And West Virginia signs two of the Memphis area’s top running backs.
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Vote for the high school football player of the week, Week 12
Standouts from Central, Collierville, Fairley, Lake Cormorant, Lausanne and Melrose are up for consideration.
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All-region 8-3A football team announced
Standouts from Bolton, Douglass, East, Hamilton, Melrose, Raleigh-Egypt and Wooddale were honored by the league’s coaches.
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November 2025
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Southwind falls to Ravenwood in Class 6A semifinals
Both Southwind and Covington lose, as Shelby-Metro exits the playoffs.
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Previewing: Southwind, Covington set for TSSAA state semifinals
The Jaguars (Class 6A) and Chargers (Class 3A) are looking to advance to the BlueCross Bowl in Chattanooga.
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Rosters announced for AutoZone Liberty Bowl High School All-Star Game
Standouts will take the field Saturday, Dec. 13, at Memphis University School.
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Seven local players named as Mr. Football semifinalists
The state’s top individual high school football honor will be presented during ceremonies on Dec. 9 at Nissan Stadium in Nashville.
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